Chapter 14 of Jesse James' Desperate Game is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Jesse James' Desperate Game is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"PRINCE CHARMING." "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman. But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed: "No, please say no, Jesse. We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
Chapter 14 of Jesse James' Desperate Game is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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object formed by a mold
From this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading “We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.”
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
On the present night.
From this reading “We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.”
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.”
In this reading “We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
object formed by a mold
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "PRINCE CHARMING."
a person who is in charge
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
opinion or judgment
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, please say no, Jesse.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, please say no, Jesse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "No, please say no, Jesse.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "PRINCE CHARMING."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
express in words
From this reading "No, please say no, Jesse.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before his chief could reply, Susie exclaimed:
carry out
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
On the present night.
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We've--ugh!--seen enough shooting tonight," and she turned her large eyes, full of pleading, upon her brother.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "Can't we take a couple of shots at the guy?" implored John, casting yearning glances in the direction of the furiously riding horseman.
Chapter 14 of Jesse James' Desperate Game by William (Author at Arthur Westbrook Co. (Cleveland, Ohio)) Ward holds 206 sentences, grouped into 42 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 14 holds 206 sentences of Jesse James' Desperate Game, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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